1975 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 weights approximately 382 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GTV | 260 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1961 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
